ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 Review | 118 Data compared
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  • Avg. price: ~£180
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 160 W

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.2

Performance

24.0%

4.2

Memory

12.0%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.9

Design

4.0%

7.3

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    4.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    4.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £180

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Verdict

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is a performance-oriented graphics card featuring the NVIDIA Turing architecture with 1,920 CUDA cores and 6GB of high-speed GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface. It offers a boost clock of up to 1,710 MHz in OC mode and utilizes an efficient cooling system with two Axial-tech fans, 0dB technology for silent low-load operation, and a protective aluminum backplate for structural rigidity. Main pros include its entry-level support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS AI upscaling, robust cooling performance within a 2.7-slot design, and enhanced reliability through Auto-Extreme automated manufacturing. However, its 6GB VRAM capacity can be a limiting factor for modern AAA titles at higher resolutions, and it lacks multi-GPU support via NVLink.

Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.6
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a technical score of 5.57 points, which is lower than that of 77.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

6.8
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is lower than 64.5% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

7,500 points
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 scores 7,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 79% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

7,500 points
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 scores 7,500 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 60.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

14,115 points
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,115 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 76.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

5,465 points
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 scores 5,465 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 81.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

6.45 TFLOPS
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 delivers 6.45 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

6 GB
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.6% of graphics cards and equal to 5.2% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

192 bit
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

336 GB/s
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 reaches 336 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 63.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

1
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

16.2 Gbps
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 16.2 Gbps, which is slower than on 58.4% of graphics cards and equal to 2% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

160 W
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a TDP of 160 W, which is lower than that of 68% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

160 W
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160 W under peak load, which is lower than 71.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

500 W
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

202 W
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a board power limit of 202 W, which is lower than that of 55.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

160 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

242 x 130 x 53 mm
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 measures 242x130x 53 mm, which is more compact than 60.1% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

242 mm
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is 242 mm long, which is shorter than 73.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

130 mm
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is 130 mm tall, which is taller than 58.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2.7 slot/s
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 occupies 2.7 slot/s, which is wider than 65% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

800 g
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 weighs 800 g, which is lighter than 70.8% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 1.2% of graphics cards.
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 vs the average graphics card

  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.500 W vs 650 W
  • 96 more AI cores
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.240 vs 144
  • 25.6% lower TDP
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (160 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (160 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.160 W vs 215 W
  • 43 mm shorter card length
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.242 mm vs 285 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    What it is: Maximum safe junction temperature of the GPU die
    When it matters: When you are evaluating thermal headroom and want to know how close the GPU can run to its official ceiling before throttling behavior becomes a concern.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.88 °C vs 95 °C
  • 2.94x cheaper
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).£180 vs £530
  • 96 more AI cores
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (240 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 25.6% lower TDP
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (160 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 43 mm shorter card length
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • More compact card size
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is more compact than the average graphics card (242x130x 53 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 31.7% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,365 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 50.6% lower pixel rate
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (80.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 47.1% lower texture rate
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (201.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 10 fewer compute units
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 10 fewer ray tracing cores
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 71.4% lower FP32 performance
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 37.7% lower PassMark score
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (14,115 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 48.9% lower gaming score
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (7,500 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 54.7% lower compute score
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (5,465 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 56.6% lower FP16 performance
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (12.9 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 2,432 fewer FP32 units
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1920 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 71.9% lower compute throughput
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.5 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 58.3% lower FP64 performance
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 18.2% lower ray tracing score
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7,500 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 25% lower memory bandwidth
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (336 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 25% smaller L1 cache
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (96 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.4x larger process node
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2019 vs 2023).
    January 2019
  • Worse SAM support
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 50.8% larger GPU die
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (445 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
  • 52.8% fewer transistors
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (10,800 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • Older HDMI version
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Narrower encode codec support
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Older HDCP version
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No dual BIOS
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 5 mm higher card profile
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 is taller than the average graphics card (130 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 0.2 slot/s wider design
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 31.7% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1710 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2.4x larger process node
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 1 fewer fans
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,365 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,365 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.1365 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 10 fewer compute units
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.30 vs 40
  • 47.1% lower texture rate
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (201.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (201.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.201.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
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What customers like about ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060?

  • Excellent 1080p performance for most modern titles
  • Effective 0dB cooling mode for silent operation under light loads
  • Solid build quality with a protective backplate
  • Reliable DLSS support significantly boosts frame rates in compatible games
  • Runs relatively cool, often staying under 70°C even at full load
  • Compact dual-fan design fits easily in most mid-tower cases

What customers dislike about ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060?

  • 6GB VRAM can be a bottleneck for 1440p or ultra settings in newer AAA games
  • Fans can become noticeably noisy during intensive gaming sessions
  • Ray tracing performance is often too low for a smooth experience without DLSS
  • Static LED accents cannot be customized or turned off through software
  • Struggles to maintain high frame rates in very demanding 2024/2025 titles

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